Curated OER
Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'
Students construct rolling objects from paper or plastic cups to determine their rolling properties. In this rolling properties lesson, students use paper or plastic cups to create rollers and then test the properties of their rolling...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Circular Motion Study Guide
This study guide on circular motion covers key terms, centripetal force, linear vs. circular motion, precession, and equations. Includes four example problems with detailed solutions. The guide is available for download with free...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Bowling Alley
[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand how the transition from slipping to rolling occurs in the context of a thrown bowling ball using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [4:09]
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Potential Energy: How Is It Related to Kinetic Energy
After creating three different ramps with various heights, young scholars will release toy cars from the tops of each ramp. Based on the elementary age level, students will collect data and analyze it.